177.171. Contracts for furnishing school supplies--bids required when.
Contracts for furnishing school supplies--bids required when.
177.171. The board of education shall cause advertisementsto be made under regulations that it provides for proposals forfurnishing the supplies required in the schools and by the board.Every contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible biddercomplying with the terms of the letting; but the board shall haveand reserve the right to reject any and all bids. The board mayauthorize the purchase of supplies not exceeding five thousanddollars in amount without letting of contract. The board shallmake distribution of supplies through the agencies and in themanner that it deems proper. The board may contract fortextbooks or school apparatus for such term of years as it deemsproper.
(L. 1963 p. 200 § 12-17, A.L. 1981 H.B. 854)(Source: RSMo 1959 § 165.607)